BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Dear All,
I would like to offer a hearty recommendation to a book that came out last year by Shohaku Okumura (the wonderful teacher/priest/scholar/translator/practitioner who has also been the translator and guiding hand for Uchiyama Roshi's wonderful books such as "Opening the Hand of Thought" and so many others). This new book may be the best "say it straight" introduction to Dogen-think (and non-think) out there ...
Realizing Genjokoan: The Key to Dogen's Shobogenzo
http://www.amazon.com/Realizing-Genj...9981391&sr=8-1
I believe that Taigu also has given it a strong "thumbs up" on this Forum a few times, and I have moved it to near the top of our 'Suggested Book List' ...
http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showt...REELEAF-SANGHA
It certainly continues in much the same style, and with the same clarity, as many of the other Uchiyama-Okumura books such as "Opening the Hand of Thought" and "From The Zen Kitchen To Enlightenment: Refining Your Life (a commentary on Tenzo Kyokun)"
I took my timeless time with it (one reason that I am only getting to this recommendation today!) It certainly is a book to digest in small bits, but written in a way of great ease and clarity in both words and insight. The True Dharma Eye ... yet very gentle on the reader's eyes.
I just found a more detailed review, with which I much concur ...
http://www.thezensite.com/ZenBookRev...Genjokoan.html
I give it Five Buddhas (although for some reason the forum only allows me to post 4)! http://i27.tinypic.com/m7yt5l.gif http://i27.tinypic.com/m7yt5l.gif http://i27.tinypic.com/m7yt5l.gif http://i27.tinypic.com/m7yt5l.gif
Gassho, J
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Hello Jundo,
five Buddha-stars indeed. It's worth every penny (or cent or whatever your local currency). A great achievement.
Gassho,
Hans
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Hi.
I agree with all said.
A very recommendable book.
Mtfbwy
Fugen
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
I was looking for a book to take on vacation and this is it. Thank you.
/Rich
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
This is clear water in our hands, so fresh, so light. The most beautiful introduction to our good old Dogen. Please, guys, if you have spare time a few bucks, it is more than worth it...
palm to palm
Taigu
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Just got this in the mail earlier today. I'm in the middle of chapter 3 now. Dogen certainly isn't light reading, but already this book really sheds a lot of light on his thought (or non-thought!). Very clear writing... Thank you for the recommendation, Jundo!
() josh
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Goes into my library. :mrgreen:
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Just received a copy. Thanks for the recommended reading. gassho zak
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Mmmmm... Gonna get it right now
Gassho
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
excellent reading. Thank you for the recommendation!
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
Just ordered a copy too. :)
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
I have been contemplating picking this up lately...maybe I should just take the leap and purchase it.
Re: BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Realizing Genjokoan (Shohaku Okamura)
I finally got this book today. Thanks for the recommendation. Gassho, Ann